Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Suggesting Options

Here you will learn some English words related to suggesting options such as "receptive", "tacit", and "volunteer".

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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
rather [interjection]

‌used as a positive response to a suggestion or question

Ex:
receptive [adjective]

open to listening or considering suggestions and new ideas

Ex: The workshop facilitator created an atmosphere where participants felt receptive to sharing personal experiences and insights .

the quality of being able or inclined to accept new ideas, suggestions, or perspectives

road map [noun]

a thorough plan devised to aid progress toward a goal

to say [verb]

to suggest an example or assume something to be the case

Ex: Say we leave at 6 am , what time do you think we 'll arrive ?
say [interjection]

used to draw attention to a remark or comment

Ex: Say , could you pass me that book ?
to slate [verb]

to appoint someone for a particular job, position, etc.

Ex: The committee slated John for the position of CEO .

to formally present something, such as a proposal or document, to someone in authority for review or decision

Ex: She decided to submit her manuscript to the publisher .

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The professor suggested several topics for research papers in the upcoming semester .
sure thing [phrase]

something that is guaranteed

Ex: When asked if he could complete the task by the end of the day , he responded , " Sure thing . "
tacit [adjective]

suggested or understood without being verbally expressed

Ex: The team operated under a tacit understanding that deadlines were flexible .
tacitly [adverb]

without using explicit verbal communication

Ex: The team members tacitly accepted the changes to the project .

to formulate a hypothesis to explain something, often as a starting point for further investigation or study

Ex: Based on market trends , the company has theorized that launching a new product line would attract a wider customer base .

the act or process of forming or presenting facts and ideas about something

to state or suggest something without being asked or told

Ex: The student volunteered his thoughts on the new curriculum , offering constructive feedback to the teacher .
what about [phrase]

used for making a suggestion

Ex: What about adding some more vegetables to the salad ?

used to say that the matter that was being talked about should be done without hesitation because there is no reason to delay it any longer

why not [phrase]

used to present a suggestion or an alternative

you never know [sentence]

used to say that even if the happening of something is unlikely, it is not impossible

Ex: You never know , your dream job might be just around the corner .
you said it [adverb]

said to express agreement with someone's suggestion